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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.44, 773.70 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.44, 773.70 and 339.44 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.44 : 773.70 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.44/773.70 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.44x = 773.70 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.44x = 262,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,624.73/560.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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